Kerala-style dry-roasted chicken curry made with fresh onion, ginger, garlic, and Indian spices.
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Green Mango Chammanthi
Plenty of green mangos are available in grocery stores during the summer. During the mango season, mango chammandi is a favorite curry in Kerala, India. The fresh mango is rich in vitamin C which is essential for human growth, and vitamin A is the key to good vision. Green mango also helps to maintain a healthy immune system. The good…
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Long Beans Stir Fry (Long Beans Thoran)
Cuisine: Kerala Course: Side dish Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Servs: 4-6 Ingredients Ingredients 1 pound long beans 1 onion, sliced 3 big cloves of garlic, minced 1 jalapeno or 2 green chilies, sliced rounds 1 sprig curry leaves, stem removed 2 tablespoons coconut or any cooking oil 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 cup grated coconut 1…
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Kerala Mango Pachadi (Mango Curry)
Mango pachadi is a blend of fresh green mango, red pearl onions, and grated coconut. Unlike other curries, mango pachadi is a curry that you don’t need to cook. The only cooking involved is the seasoning with mustard seeds. The taste of seasoned uncooked mango gives this curry a very refreshing taste. It is a favorite curry for some warm…
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Simple Tomato and Yogurt Curry
This Simple tomato yogurt curry is a fantastic curry worth trying. First, we cook fresh tomatoes, onion, and ginger in boiling water with turmeric powder, and then we season it with mustard seeds, shallots, dried red pepper, and curry leaves. This curry is so natural and flavorful to have with some warm rice. In Kerala, seasoned yogurt (curd) curry is…
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Salted Mango Curry (Upumanga Curry)
Salted Mango is a very traditional way of preserving green mangos in South India (Kerala). During the mango season, plenty of mangos grow on the mango trees. Putting green mangos in salt in a particular jar (known as barani) is an ancient way of preserving it for the rest of the year. The mangos stay in the salt water and…
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Wheat Dosa
Wheat dosa is a simple and healthy three ingredients recipe made with wheat, salt, and water. Are you one of those people who always wanted to make chappati (Indian wheat bread) but has been putting it off because you don’t have the time? If you are, then this wheat dosa recipe is for you. You can make wheat dosa with…
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Spinach and Egg Stir Fry
Spinach and egg stir-fry is a delicious and healthy South Indian American side dish for rice. Although many leafy vegetables are available in Kerala, the kid of spinach we get in America is not one of them. When my mom got spinach, she treated it like any other leafy vegetable she knew. She decided to cook it the South Indian…
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Kerala Bonda
There is nothing like the nostalgic feeling of sitting in a small village tea shop in Kerala, with a warm glass of tea and a bonda as a snack. It’s not easy to recreate the tea shop, but I can recreate the tea and the bonda. I searched for many years to recreate that perfect bonda. Finally, I found a…
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Mini Beef Shells
Mini beef shells are our delicious creation. Another South Indian American recipe that anyone would love. Mini beef shells could be a delightful and elegant appetizer for your next party.Ingredients1 pack (15 Baked shells) mini fillo shells –½ cup kerala beef fry (see our classic kerala beef fry recipe)3 sweet peppers, different colors Cooking Directions1. Preheat the oven to 350°F2.…
